Car Full Test

Welcome to the 'Car Practice Test'

This practice test will select 46 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 60 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question approximates the style and type used by the DMV for your real test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

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Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Never use your fog lights.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Both options are correct.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Safe Driving Practices

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Brake early and gently.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Sharply and as late as possible.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

24 hours.

1 hour.

4 hours.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Bicycle ways.

Neither option is correct.

A roadway.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

11.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

Neither option is correct.

12.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

2 years.

5 years.

1 year.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

A passenger in your vehicle.

Your doctor or pharmacist

The local fuel station.

Your breakdown service.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

15.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 15620.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

16.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

When another road user poses a danger.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

18.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

19.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You must yield the right-of-way.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

20.

Handling Emergencies

What is the sixth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

Keep your eyes on the road.

21.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

22.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

23.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

24.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

25.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

26.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

You may change lanes freely.

Neither option is correct.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

27.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

It will increase the risk of collisions.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

All airbags will become disabled.

28.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

20 days.

7 days.

5 days.

29.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

It is common courtesy.

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

31.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

32.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Heat stroke

Starvation

Dehydration

33.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

If a driver is moving slowly.

34.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Five times (5x)

Ten times (10x)

The same as

Triple

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Both options are correct.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

36.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

38.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Radioactive

39.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A railroad crossing sign.

A yield sign.

A traffic light.

40.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

43.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

44.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

45.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

Neither option is correct.

46.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

4 way intersections.

Freeways.

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